加利福尼亚沿海地区面临海啸风险,威胁着680,000多人和12.6B美元的损失。 California coastal areas at risk from tsunamis, threatening over 680,000 people and $12.6B in damage.

加利福尼亚沿海地区面临严重的海啸风险,威胁超过680 000名居民,并可能造成126亿美元的损失。 California's coastal areas face significant tsunami risks, threatening over 680,000 residents and potentially causing $12.6 billion in damage. 海啸可以作为远端事件发生,提供一些预警时间,也可以作为近端海啸发生,地震发生后几分钟内即发生。 Tsunamis can occur as distant-source events, offering some warning time, or as near-source tsunamis, striking within minutes of an earthquake. 后者对疏散构成特别的挑战,特别是在洛杉矶等地区,那里的海浪可达30英尺。 The latter poses particular challenges for evacuation, especially in areas like Los Angeles, where waves could reach up to 30 feet. 沿海社区正在努力改进准备和沟通战略,以减少风险。 Coastal communities are working on improving preparation and communication strategies to mitigate risks.